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Lesson 1 - Work With Exponents
Lesson 1 - Work With Exponents
Lesson 1 - Work With Exponents
Rea
Mayfield Secondary School Page 1(2)
Lesson #1: Work With Exponents
Definitions
Constant A quantity whose value does not change. These numbers can be integers,
decimals or fractions.
Variable A quantity whose value can change (or vary). Usually represented by a letter.
Terms A mathematical word created by the multiplication or division of numbers
(constants) and letters (variables).
Expressions A mathematical phrase created by combining terms, connected by addition
and subtraction operators.
Polynomial A mathematical expression with more than one term.
Power The product of identical factors, consisting of a base and an exponent.
Base The identical factor (constant or variable being multiplied) in a power.
Exponent The superscript (raised) part of a power that indicates how many times the
base is multiplied.
Key Concepts
Powers are a useful shortcut to express repeated multiplication. For example:
6
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 =
Powers sometimes appear in formulas. When evaluating expressions involving powers,
follow the correct order of operations (BEDMAS).
Example 1: Evaluate Powers
a)
3
2
b) ( )
3
3
c) ( )
4
3
d)
4
3
e)
3
3.5
f)
3
2
3
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MPM1D0 Unit 1: Polynomials Mr. Rea
Mayfield Secondary School Page 2(2)
Example 2: Apply Exponents to Solve Problems
Popcorn is for sale in 2 different containers. The mega-box is box-shaped with the boxs
length, width and height all 9.2 cm. The jumbo-drum is cylinder-shaped with a height of
9.0 cm and a diameter of 10.4 cm. Assuming each container is filled to the top, which
container holds more? How much more? Round your answer to the nearest cubic
centimeter.
Homework
Workbook: Page 53 #1-4, 5ac, 6bdf, 7acf, 8, 11, 13